The Cardinals scored four runs in the top of the ninth to beat the Pirates 4-3 in Pittsburgh. Albert Pujols put the Cardinals on top with his 697th career home run, and Tyler O’Neill launched his 14th long ball of the season to give St. Louis an insurance run. Chris Stratton picked up his eighth win in relief, and Ryan Helsley earned his 16th save. The Cardinals hold an eight-game lead over the Brewers in the NL Central race.
| Cards DH Albert Pujols doesn’t take anything for granted.
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